2015 ULTIMATE MUSIC XPERIENCE (UMX)
The official auditions for the Capitol Hill People’s Fair
Denver, Colo. – March 18, 2015 – The Ultimate Music Xperience (UMX), the official auditions for the
Capitol Hill People’s Fair, returns to The Celtic Tavern and Delaney’s Cigar Bar (1801 Blake St.) on
Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29. This free, two-day battle-of-the-bands features roughly 40
local, primarily undiscovered solo and group acts competing for the opportunity to play at one of the
largest music events in the state: the CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair. Now in its 44th year, the
People’s Fair has provided an opportunity for Colorado bands to make their impression on the local
music scene. The 2015 People’s Fair is June 6 and 7 at Denver’s Civic Center Park.
NEW THIS YEAR: the UMX will feature 40 auditioning bands between the hours of 11am-4pm both
days as well as a People’s Fair Veteran’s Music Showcase from 4-7pm each day. Fan favorite bands
from around the state such as Potcheen, Mojomama, and others will entertain attendees in half-hour
sets during the showcase.
“Each year we try to make fun and interesting changes to our events, and we are excited about the
People’s Fair Music Showcase at the UMX,” said CHUN Executive Director Roger Armstrong. “We
can’t wait to return to The Celtic Tavern to see great new bands and some of our long-time favorites.”
The UMX is a FREE event and includes prize giveaways throughout the weekend. The public is invited
to be a part of a Colorado tradition, vote for their favorite acts, and aid in the selection process for the
2015 People’s Fair musical line-up. The complete UMX schedule (subject to change) is available now at
www.peoplesfair.com.

The 2015 UMX is sponsored by the Celtic Tavern/Delaney’s Cigar Bar, Coors Light, 99.5 The Mountain,
Westword, 9NEWS, Dog House Music, and Happy Llama Event Print Specialists.
4 pm until 7 we have the best of emerging bands performing 1/2 each.
A great day out for the whole family

The Kentucky Derby and Preakness were so much fun. Live Riveboat music, cocktails, live tellers to take your bets, and multiple automated machines for you to have fun with

The Belmont Stakes takes place every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is the final—and some suggest most demanding—race in the ‘Triple Crown’. The Belmont is a Grade 1 stakes race contested over a 1 ½ mile dirt track for three year olds. To earn the legendary status afforded to Triple Crown winners a horse must not only deal with what is in most cases the longest distance of their career but the grueling schedule—the Belmont takes place three weeks after the Preakness and five weeks after the Kentucky Derby. Since most high level thoroughbreds usually race every three or four weeks, the scheduling of the Triple Crown races is as big of a challenge as the competitions themselves.

First held in 1866, the Belmont is the oldest of the Triple Crown races by nearly a decade. The race is named for 19th century financier August Belmont, Sr. and was originally run at the Jerome Park Racetrack in the Bronx. The Jerome Park track was built by a Wall Street colleague of Belmont’s, Leonard Jerome. August Belmont died in 1890 and Jerome in 1891 and following their passing the event was moved to the nearby Morris Park Race Course until the opening of Belmont Park. The race has been held annually since then with the exception of 1911 and 1912. Between 1963 and 1967 the race was held at nearby Aqueduct Racetrack due to a major renovation project at Belmont Park.

While the Kentucky Derby is known as ‘the run for the roses’, the Belmont winner traditionally receives a blanket of carnations though the moniker “the run for the carnations” hasn’t exactly become part of the American lexicon. The race’s catch phrase may not have gained traction with the American public but the Belmont does boast what many consider the greatest performance in the history of thoroughbred racing. In 1973, Secretariat clinched the Triple Crown in the Belmont with a downright dominant performance—“Big Red” set a course record of 2:24 in winning the race by an astounding 31 lengths. One of the most enduring images of Secretariat’s victory is the shot of jockey Ron Turcotte easing up his mount near the finish line as he looks back over his shoulder in amazement that the rest of the field is nearly out of sight.

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